Warfare Center Activities
Supporting Product Area Directorates
A. NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSWC) NSWC is the full-spectrum research, development, test and evaluation,
engineering, and Fleet support center for surface ship hull, mechanical
and electrical systems, surface ship combat systems, coastal warfare
systems, and other offensive and defensive systems associated with
surface warfare. The Center is comprised of six Divisions located
across the country.
1.0 The Carderock Division (NATIONAL CAPITAL AND NORTHEAST
ZONE) The Carderock Division, located in West Bethesda, MD, has the mission
of :
(a) being the U.S. Navy’s principal activity for RDT&E,
fleet support, and in-service engineering for surface and undersea
vehicle hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems and
propulsors;
(b) providing logistics research and development; and
(c) supporting the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and maritime
industry. The Carderock Divisions mission covers all aspects of
surface ship and submarine hull mechanical and electrical systems
(HM&E) across all life cycles. The Carderock Division addresses
the full spectrum of applied maritime science and technology, from
the theoretical and conceptual, through design and acquisition,
to implementation and follow-on engineering. The Carderock Division
is comprised of two major sites – Headquarters, West Bethesda,
MD (National Capital Zone), and Ship Systems Engineering Station,
Philadelphia, PA (Northeast Zone) - and other facilities listed
in Section 1.1 of this attachment. Additional information on the
Carderock Division is available at http://www.dt.navy.mil/).
The
Carderock Division technical capabilities are: Ship Design and
Integration - Carderock Division possesses naval architectural
and integrated surface ship, and submarine design analyses capability
to support ship systems integrated designs for acquisition programs
and to generate advanced concepts ship designs for future naval
capabilities. The capability for naval architectural integration
at the ship systems level (total ship systems engineering) is unique
to Carderock Division among all NAVSEA field activities. This function
involves integration of the hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E)
systems technologies developed throughout Carderock Division, as
well as those from other NSWC Divisions. Carderock Division serves
as the naval architectural total ship systems engineering agent
for NAVSEA Headquarters and other customers requiring this capability
within an in-house Navy organization. Ship Acquisition Engineering
- Provide single point-of-contact liaison between the Program Offices
and Lead Design Yards and the technical codes at the CarderockDivision.
Provide the single point of entry for most program funding to assure
value added to the customer and a coordinated Division response
to customer needs.
Provide consolidated proposals, reporting, tasking, and programmatic
guidance to the Division technical codes. Provide the engineering
and technical expertise to support headquarters acquisition Program
Offices throughout each stage of the life cycle. Perform functions
of Ship Design Manager, Deputy Ship Design Manager, and Systems
Engineering Manager in support of NAVSEA 05 and acquisition program
offices. Ship Systems Concepts, Technologies, and Processes - Provide
the development, application, and advocacy of advanced concepts,
technologies, and processes to support Total Ship Systems Engineering
(TSSE). The following areas are included: information, software,
and hardware integration and interoperability associated with ship
design; information technology for ship life cycle support and
other Navy needs; shipbuilding process improvements, product data
acquisition, development, management, distribution, and use; ship
costing, manpower, warfare assessment, and early stage design tool
development and application; and development and application of
collaborative teaming tools and environments. Surface & Undersea
Vehicle Machinery Systems Integration - This technical capability
provides a coordinated, integrated approach for all major machinery
programs. This role includes test and evaluation initiatives, enabling
technology insertion, and machinery integration into new acquisition
programs and the deployment of machinery initiatives into the Fleet.
In addition this role provides platform specific focus for the
management of machinery systems for the PEO and all Fleet activities.
The platform role includes the management of planned tasks, unplanned
tasks, business development and information and product management.
The program role includes the initiation, planning, execution and
management of all major machinery programs. Programs are determined
from the risk, visibility and integration of the specific tasks
or projects. In addition this capability provides an integrated
approach to systems engineering for machinery system that require
focus from multiple technical capabilities. The role includes the
management of well disciplined processes for the management of
programs and platforms. This technical capability provides the
primary interface to external customers for machinery system initiatives.
This role manages machinery proposals and products. This capability
provides extensive analyses of external and internal trends, matching
engineering and support codes to our customers needs. Combatant
Craft & USMC Vehicles - This technical capability is the core
of the government's Combatant Craft and Boat experience and technical
expertise and USMC Vehicles. The synergistic integration of full
spectrum, full life cycle boat and craft expertise and experience
near the boat and craft Fleet provides for unique capabilities.
The technical capabilities primary purpose is to provide the integration
of all aspects of boat, craft and vehicle development. This capability
addresses vehicles with all types of hull forms and mission requirements
from unpowered, towed craft to high speed vehicles with dynamic
as well as buoyant lift. This capability supports the changing
needs of a broad customer base: including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army
(USA), USMC, Special Operations
Forces (SOF), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
and other DoD, non-DoD and private industry sponsors. Unmanned
Vehicles - Provide the science, technology, and engineering expertise
for the development of advanced concepts for surface, subsurface,
air, and ground unmanned or autonomous vehicles and their integration
with existing and future manned naval and USMC units. Provide the
HM&E expertise (in conjunction with other Carderock capabilities)
for launch and recovery systems, propulsion systems, and battery
and advanced energy sources. Provide the integration of all aspects
of maritime unmanned vehicle development, testing, fielding, and
support. Hull Forms, Propulsors, and Fluid Mechanics - This is
the Navy's only technical capability for surface and undersea vehicle
platforms, propulsors, and fluid mechanics. It supports all marine
vehicles including surface ships, submarines, unmanned vehicles,
and craft (including fixed and rotating wing aircraft) by developing
the technologies for systems and procedures which define the external
shape of the vehicle, control systems and control surfaces, and
the vehicle's propulsor interaction with the vehicle and its environment.
These systems are necessary to ensure that the performance of each
platform meets mission requirements for controllability, powering,
mobility, seakeeping, and propeller or foil noise. These characteristics
to a large part determine the safety, efficiency and affordability
of the platform operation, and contribute to its signature characteristics.
This capability addresses vehicles with all types of hull forms
and mission requirements from unpowered, towed vehicles to high
speed vehicles with dynamic as well as buoyant lift. The Division
provides the required, extensive and highly specialized model testing
facilities necessary to fully support sponsors, and to develop
and validate analytical tools used to design or assess alternatives
to meet Navy requirements. Surface and Undersea Vehicle Mechanical
Power and Propulsion Systems - These are the engines (non-nuclear),
reduction gears, shafting, bearings and associated mechanical components,
which provide mobility, range, and endurance to surface ships,
submarines and craft. Specific items within this technical capability
include gas turbine, internal combustion, and steam power systems,
equipment, and components; main propulsion reduction gears, clutches,
brakes, couplings, thrust bearings, shafting components, and propulsors.
Principal functions performed are the research and development,
test and evaluation, and life cycle management of mechanical power
and propulsion systems and equipment. Surface and Undersea Vehicle
Electrical Power and Propulsion Systems - These are the electrical
power and propulsion generation, conversion and distribution systems
for surface ships, submarines and craft. Specific items within
this technical capability include electric power and propulsion
generators and motors, current collectors, switch gear, power conditioning
devices and equipment, and electric distribution systems and equipment.
Principal functions performed are the research and development,
test and evaluation, and life cycle management of electrical power
and propulsion systems and equipment. Surface and Undersea Vehicle
Auxiliary Machinery Systems - These are the critical infrastructure
systems and equipment that support all aspects of operation such
as propulsion, power generation, combat systems, life support,
weapons, acoustics, depth, and maintenance for surface ships, submarines
and craft. Specific items within this technical capability include
pumps, air compressors, hydraulics, piping and valves, actuators,
distillation plants, oxygen generators, heat exchangers and cooling
systems and equipment. Principal functions performed are the research
and development, test and evaluation, and life cycle management
of auxiliary machinery systems and equipment.
Surface and Undersea Vehicle Hull, Deck, and Habitability Machinery
Systems - These are the systems and equipment which provide the
intra-ship materiel and weapons handling, boat, vehicle and aircraft
handling, navigation, closures and habitability and hotel service
systems. These systems and components are vital to shipboard operation
to make the ship ready to support battle condition requirements
as well as to sustain the ship when deployed. Specific items within
this technical capability include: anchor windlasses, boat davits,
conveyors, cranes, elevators (aircraft, cargo, weapons, and personnel),
escalators, hoists, submarine hydraulics, torpedo handling, minesweeping
handling, steering, helicopter hangar doors, life lines, safety
nets, doors, hatches, scuttles, food service, galley, laundry and
dry cleaning, lavatories and berthing equipment. Principal functions
performed are the research and development, test and evaluation,
and life cycle management of hull, deck and habitability machinery
systems and equipment. Surface and Undersea Vehicle Machinery Automation,
Controls, Sensors and Network Systems - These are the devices,
systems, applications, connectivity, and interfaces that provide
the enabling smart-ship driven digital technologies and programs.
Functions include performance detection and monitoring, control,
unmanned operation, and distribution of information for machinery
systems and components. They enable situational awareness, fault
detection and corrective action, intelligent reconfiguration and
redistribution of vital systems, and the reduction of human involvement
in machinery operation and decision making tasks. These systems
are utilized by all other machinery technical capabilities, and
support the effective operation and maintenance of these systems
and equipment. Principal functions performed are the research and
development, test and evaluation, in service engineering, software
support, and life cycle management of machinery automation, controls,
sensors and network communications systems and equipment.
Surface, Undersea and Weapon Vehicle Materials - RDT&E, acquisition
support, and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for surface, undersea
and weapon vehicle materials. Certifying and validating technical
requirements for all materials used in the Fleet. Supporting Navy
safety standards. Identifying materials and fabrication processes.
Analyzing engineering mechanics and fitness for purpose. Developing
and validating chemical formulations; and metallic and non-metallic
tests and characterizations. Fabricating and testing prototypes
of ship systems and components. Developing materials and processes
for survivability systems, sea borne signature reduction, ship
structures, weapons, and propulsion and auxiliary machinery systems.
Surface and Undersea Vehicle Structures - Full spectrum RDT&E,
acquisition support and ISEA for surface ship and submarine structures.
Identifying new structural concepts and materials applications;
identifying potential failure modes; developing and validating
methods to predict seaway, ice-breaking, and other loads; developing
and validating structural analyses and design procedures; proven
analytical and experimental procedures to support ship design;
confirming designs through analyses, model tests, sea trial, and
deep dives; and ISEA support.
Alternative Energy & Power Sources R&D - The core technical
expertise to investigate, develop and implement programs in emerging
alternative energy source technologies. This technical capability
combines the strengths of the Navy's recognized leaders in electrochemical
power sources (e.g. batteries & fuel cells) R&D, and leadership
in marinization and ship integration with other disciplines such
as nuclear technologies, biotechnology, physics, materials science,
and shipboard electric power systems enabling the development of
energy source specifications, which effectively address safety
and environmental issues as well as performance requirements. As
a result, application of this capability accelerates the transition
of advanced technology to application in current and future Navy
systems.
Environmental Quality Science and Systems - The core technical
expertise necessary to equip Navy ships with environmental quality
procedures, equipment, and systems that are best suited and designed
to meet the unique requirements within the constraints of the warship
environment (e.g., environmental compliance, space, weight, stealth,
noise, logistics, manning, etc.). This capability provides the
body of knowledge to sustain stewardship of environmental quality
systems throughout their life cycle; ensures independent and objective
testing, validation and integration of products; and provides teaming
and partnering with industry and academia to ensure technological
superiority for the future Fleet's war fighting systems.
Advanced Logistics Concepts and HM&E Life Cycle Logistics Support
- The core technical expertise for logistics support technology
and developing and maintaining ILS products for all HM&E equipment
and systems in the Fleet and for Army watercraft. Products and
Services include: Concept development, R&D, T&E, Modeling & Simulation,
Cost and Benefit Analyses, Designs & Specifications Hardware,
Technology Transition, Knowledge and Technical Base, and Management
Support. Specific Areas of expertise and programs include: Life
Cycle Engineering, Logistics Technical Documentation, Logistics
Information Technology, Condition-Based Maintenance (includes aviation
platforms – Joint Advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System
(JAHUMS) & Air Vehicle Diagnostic System (AVDS) programs),
Navy Joint Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support (JCALS)
Implementation, Strategic Sealift & JLOTS, Logistics Systems
Analyses & Modeling, Offshore Basing, Materiel Support & Automated
Prognostics Maintenance. Provides Navy-wide logistics R&D,
and RDT&E, Fleet Support, and In-Service Engineering for Fleet
HM&E Logistics Systems (including ordnance, material, boat
and vehicle handling systems), ensuring mission sustainability
where and when needed. Examines development and application of
technologies pertinent to transportation and transfer of personnel
and material; maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of surface and
subsurface vessels and marine vehicle systems; development and
maintenance of logistics technical documentation for HM&E systems;
digital Logistics data environments, and Integrated Logistics Support
planning, management and implementation.
Surface, Undersea and USMC Vehicle Vulnerability, Survivability
and Force Protection Systems - NSWC ship (including submarine,
unmanned vehicles, USMC vehicles, and boats and craft) vulnerability,
survivability and force protection products are the technology,
equipment and systems necessary to ensure that all Navy ships are
safe to operate and have the lowest vulnerability and highest survivability
possible. These products apply to personnel, and the platform and
its component systems. Functions performed include the full spectrum
of RDT&E, acquisition support, and ISEA for new ship and submarine
designs, and for alterations to current vehicles.
Ship products include: damage tolerant hull forms and structural
concepts; fire resistant and fire safe materials; damage control
(including fire and smoke) systems and equipment; shock hardened
hulls, machinery, and equipment; damage resistant structures (including
armor concepts); collective protection structural concepts and
machinery systems; ship control algorithms; shock and live fire
trials; survivability and vulnerability analyses; weapon loading
and effectiveness assessments; damage stability analyses; damage
control systems integration; damage control training; and personnel
safety products (equipment for: fire safety; ballistic, nuclear,
biological, and chemical protection systems; and floatation and
survival-at-sea).
Surface and Undersea Vehicle Active and Passive Acoustic Signatures
and Silencing Systems - Develops technologies and methodologies
employing stealth concepts to reduce ship (also submarine, unmanned
vehicle, and craft) signatures. Silencing concepts and products
develop from mission requirements factored with existing technology
and materials, and cost considerations. In their primarily military
application, the products reduce the signature at its source, reduce
the signature before it is radiated, or impede the return of threat
sensor energy to its source (echo mitigation). All ships, submarines,
boats, craft and unmanned vehicles: silencing approaches, materials,
hardware and machinery to reduce ships signatures; research in
radiated noise, structureborne noise, structural acoustics, SONAR-self-noise,
propulsor noise, acoustic materials, machinery noise, active noise
control, and synergistic concept integration for future quiet ships
and submarines with increased tactical missions envelopes; acoustic
measurements facilities, equipment and techniques; recommendations
to reduce the passive acoustic signatures, and SONAR-self noise
of ships and submarines; RDT&E on target strength mechanisms,
the relationship of marine structures to target echo structure,
the mitigation of target echo by passive means through structural
design and echo reducing materials suitable for marine applications;
precision active acoustic measurements and data reduction, analyses,
and interpretation on full-scale and large models; measurements
of radiated noise, structureborne noise, structural acoustics,
SONAR-self noise, propulsor noise and machinery noise systems;
and integrated structural and material echo reduction concepts
for the design of future quiet submarines with increased tactical
mission envelopes.
Surface and Undersea Vehicle Non-Acoustic Signatures and Silencing
Systems - Develops technologies and methodologies to reduce ships'
(including submarine, unmanned vehicle, and craft) radar cross
section, infrared, electro-optical, and magnetic signatures. Measurement
and diagnostic systems and modeling consider mission in a cost-effective,
integrated signature control design. Existing systems are evaluated
and design changes are recommended. In-service engineering includes
developing design of system backfits as new technology becomes
available. All Ships, Submarines, boats, craft and unmanned vehicles:
policy for future R&D and the direction of stealth development
and design; Program management for the Topside Signature portion
of the Surface Ship Exploratory Development Program; system and
component performance technical requirements; signature assessments
of existing surface ships and undersea vehicles; non-acoustic signature
predictions of notional vessels; design change recommendations
to mitigate non-acoustic signatures of existing and future ships;
advanced electromagnetic signature theories; formulations, manufacturing
processes and measurement techniques for low-observable materials,
coatings, and equipment; computational modeling and analyses; model
experiments, and full-scale trials; non-acoustic signature reduction
system and component sea trials on a dedicated test craft; system
designs for backfits, new construction, and countermeasures; and
Fleet support.
Undersea Vehicle Sail Systems and Deployed Systems - These are
the submarine sail and deployed systems used to communicate, navigate,
and conduct surveillance and intelligence in an undersea and littoral
environment. Specific items within this technical capability include
the sail mounted and deployed (buoy and floating wire) antenna,
periscope, snorkel, I&EW, and radar systems. Of critical importance
is the operation of the HM&E components, which raise and lower
or deploy and retrieve sensors from the submarine. Failure of this
equipment results in the inability to send or receive communication
and I&EW information, to navigate safely, to covertly gather
information, to conduct tracking, surveillance and targeting operations
and can compromise crew and submarine during hostile operations.
Principal functions performed are the research and development,
test and evaluation, engineering, Submarine Safety Certification
Program (SUBSAFE) certification, and life cycle management of undersea
vehicle sail and deployed systems and equipment.
1.1 Carderock Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities, and Ranges The Carderock Division
is responsible for the operation of the following activities
in support of its mission:
Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, PA
Special Trials Facility, Patuxent River, MD
Combatant Craft Department, Norfolk Little Creek, VA
Acoustic Trials Department (USNS Hayes), Port Canaveral, FL
South Florida Testing Facility, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Research Vessels - Athena I & II
and Lauren, Panama City, FL
Memphis Detachment - Large Cavitation Channel, Memphis, TN
Acoustic Research Detachment, Bayview, ID
Bremerton Detachment, Bremerton, WA
Southeast Alaska Acoustic Measurement Facility
(SEAFAC), Ketchikan, AK
2.0.Corona Division (SOUTHWEST ZONE)
The Corona Division, located in Norco, CA, is the Navy's only independent
analyses and assessment center. It has the mission of gauging
the warfighting capability of ships and aircraft, from unit to
battlegroup level, by assessing the suitability of design, the
performance of weapons and equipment, and the adequacy of training.
In order to carry out this mission, NSWC Corona Division possesses
a number of unique capabilities. Foremost among these are the
Joint Warfare Assessment Laboratory (JWAL) and the Measurement
Science and Technology Laboratory (MS&T). JWAL is the cornerstone
of the Divisions integrated approach to warfare assessment and
the focal point of the Divisions internal and external interconnectivity.
The MS&T Laboratory provides unique and advance measurement
capabilities that arm warfighters with the most accurate, reliable
weapons and test equipment in the world. Additional information
on the Corona Division is located at http://www.corona.navy.mil/.
The Corona Division technical capabilities are:
Warfare Performance Assessment - Analyzes and evaluates the performance
of developmental and operational weapons and combat systems using
consistent, government-controlled evaluation criteria, procedures,
techniques, and analyses methodology to gauge success. Provides
an objective determination of warfare capability in threat-representative
scenarios and operational environments. Identifies and evaluates
the factors that enhance or limit systems capability and effectiveness;
assist to isolate root cause and operational criticality, and supports
the technical community to effectively manage corrective actions.
Performance databases are developed and maintained to verify and
validate Fleet readiness, models and simulations, and the efficacy
of system improvements. Assessment of warfighting capability of
unit, joint, and combined forces during training exercises to evaluate
mission area effectiveness and supports improvements.
Quality and Material Readiness Assessment - Quality and Readiness
Assessment provides the Government's technical assessment of material
readiness, requirements, products, and processes for Weapons and
Combat systems during all life-cycle phases to improve quality,
reliability, producibility, performance and Fleet readiness. The
assessment is provided by the functions of Shipboard Material Readiness,
Surface Missile Systems Material Readiness, Quality Management,
and Quality Engineering. The Division provides life cycle support
to Program Management Offices (e.g., NAVSEA, Naval Air Systems
Command (NAVAIR), Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR),
PEOS and USA, U.S. Air Force (USAF), and Department of Energy (DOE))
during the acquisition deployment, and in-service life of Weapons
and Control Systems. The Division also provide research, expertise,
and products for guidance and policy from DoD and Office of the
Secretary of the Navy (OSN) through the PEO-level and represent
the Government on industry standards committees.
Measurement and Test Assessment - Measurement and Test Assessment
evaluates interface requirements, test requirements, and processes
to assure interchangeability of interfaces, test system effectiveness,
and their measurement integrity. This is accomplished through interface
analyses, test systems assessment, and metrology engineering. In
each of these three engineering areas, government expertise and
contractor oversight is required to ensure product and technical
integrity.
Range Instrumentation Engineering and Management - This technical
capability provides government control, expertise, and oversight
for the systems engineering, management, acquisition, and life
cycle support for range instrumentation, and telecommunication
systems for the Navy's test and Tactical Training Range (TTR) communities.
This capability makes possible and supports the collection, assessment,
analyses, evaluation, and distribution of data to improve the military
proficiency and readiness of surface ship combat systems.
2.1 Corona Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities and Ranges
Fallon, NV.
El Centro, CA.
Yuma, AZ.
Quantico, VA.
Oceana, VA.
Key West, FL.
Beaufort, SC.
Cherry Point, NC.
3.0.Crane Division (MIDWEST ZONE) The Crane Division, located in Crane, IN, has the mission of providing
cost effective, quality, and responsive acquisition, engineering,
logistics, and maintenance for the Fleet's weapon and electronic
systems, ordnance, and associated equipment and components. Crane
Division is the U.S. Navy's best, fully integrated, acquisition
and Fleet support organization providing engineering and industrial
base support of weapons systems, subsystems, equipments, and
components with principal emphasis on industrial and product
engineering associated with surface warfare systems in the areas
of electronics, ordnance, pyrotechnics, gun systems, microwave
technology, small arms, and surface ship electronic warfare in-service
engineering. Additional information on the Crane Division is
located at http://www.crane.navy.mil. The Crane Division technical
capabilities are:
Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Acquisition, Engineering and Industrial
Base Support -Provides engineering and industrial base support
for acquisition, testing and maintenance of EW Systems. Support
includes integrated engineering, acquisition, logistics and maintenance,
installation, direct Fleet Support, removal, reuse, disposal, and
program management support of EW systems across all warfare areas.
Includes teaming with the Fleet, industry and other Government
Activities to maintain and improve EW systems, subsystems, components
and support equipment across all warfare areas throughout their
life cycles.
Microelectronic Technology - Microelectronic technology products
are an integral part of all modern
weapons systems. Crane Division develops technical requirements
to support acquisition offices, performs evaluations to assure
that these products are appropriately selected and robustly designed
into systems, and supports the products and the systems that use
them throughout their deployment and life-cycle. Products include
microcircuits, circuit cards and processors, packaging and interconnect
technologies and other electronic assemblies. Electronic Module
Test and Repair - Provides the full spectrum of life cycle support
functions at the electronic module level. This includes development
of test requirements and test systems, product and source certification
testing, obsolescence support, failure analyses, manufacture, test
and repair. Progressive maintenance and distance support capabilities
are included. Services include computer resource management, prototype
and limited manufacturing, installation, direct Fleet support,
reverse engineering, calibration, reutilization, repair and up-grade.
Includes teaming with the Fleet, industry and other Government
Activities to provide solutions to problems at the module or product
level.
Microwave Components - Provides complete life cycle support of
microwave components for military weapon systems. Includes design,
testing qualification, failure analyses, repair, procurement, and
engineering expertise necessary to develop and support military
weapons systems. Services provided include test and repair of microwave
tubes, Microwave tube ISEA for AEGIS and Navy Surface Search Radars,
Fleet and ship problem investigations, executive agent for microwave
tubes for DoD, system requirements determination, item management,
reliability analyses, manufacturing audits, cathode life testing
for DoD and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
failure analyses and engineering solutions for microwave tube problems,
organic qualification testing of microwave components, microwave
laboratory test equipment design and construction, microwave failure
analyses and repair.
• Batteries and Energy Storage Devices - Includes engineering expertise
and facilities to provide industrial base support services for batteries and
other energy storage and transfer devices (fuel cells, Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS), solar cells, power supplies and ancillary equipment). Services
include: product improvement, requirements definition, design, development,
prototyping and limited production, acquisition and acquisition engineering,
standardization, T&E, safety certification, technology evaluation and insertion,
production engineering, in-service engineering, maintenance, Fleet training
and system retirement. Acoustic Sensors - Provides acquisition support, test
facilities, in-service engineering (including alterations) and integrated logistics
concepts for Acoustic Sensors. Integration of these efforts requires extensive
system knowledge gained through a highly extensive technical work force involved
in the entire life cycle of the products. Capability includes engineering,
technical, logistics, surge production and repair.
Small Arms - Provides complete life cycle support for Small Arms
weapon systems. Responsibilities include design, development, T&E,
acquisition, depot overhaul, and logistics management of small
and minor caliber gun systems. This includes integration of state-of-the-art
sensor and stabilization technology to enhance the overall performance
of the weapon system. This technical capability is coordinated
with Crane’s responsibilities for
Life Cycle Management of Night Vision and Electro-Optics (NVEO)
and RADAR equipment. Many of the advanced gun weapon systems and
capabilities are already being employed in the direct support of
current Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection. This capability also
supports United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), USMC,
USCG, USA, and USAF. Conventional Ammunition Engineering - The
Conventional Ammunition Engineering technical capability provides
comprehensive life cycle management functions to provide safe,
reliable and effective munitions to the Fleet, USMC and SOF. The
capability provides program management, design and development,
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) insertion, simulation and modeling,
systems safety support, acquisition and in-service support, T & E
including quality evaluation, maintenance, logistics support and
demilitarization and disposal functions.
Pyrotechnic Technology - Provides the warfighter with affordable,
safe, reliable and effective pyrotechnics for the many varied functions
that are supported including infrared countermeasures, target enhancement,
illumination and signaling and marking. Provides total life cycle
support including program management, research, modeling and simulation,
design and development, COTS insertion, test and evaluation, product
improvement, acquisition and production support, quality evaluation,
Fleet support and demilitarization and disposal for all Navy pyrotechnics.
This capability also supports the USA, USAF, and the private sector.
Provides Navy expertise and leadership for pyrotechnics.
Defense Security Systems - Provides expertise to achieve total
security solutions for safeguarding personnel, property and material
aboard Navy ships and at Navy, USMC, and other DoD shore installations
and activities. By coupling extensive knowledge of physical security
with a workforce skilled in design, acquisition, logistics and
integration, the capability acts as a technical agent providing
dynamic, regionalized, integrated force protection solutions employing
the latest in COTS electronic and physical security equipment.
NVEO Devices and Chemical, Biological, Explosive Detection Systems
Acquisition, Engineering and
Industrial Base Support - Provides cradle to grave engineering
and industrial base support for Night Vision, Lasers, Thermal Imagers,
and Multi-Sensor Electro-Optic systems for NAVSEA, NAVAIR, USMC,
USCG, SOF, USSOCOM, and USAF. Provides life cycle management, engineering
and industrial base support for Chemical, Biological, and Explosive
Detection Equipment. Support includes developing, purchasing, testing,
maintaining, fielding, installing and improving such equipment
and representing the Navy on many Joint Service logistics and acquisition
teams. Provides Program Management for Fleet Night Vision Devices.
Radar Systems - Provides the NAVSEA Acquisition Program Managers
technical alternatives for making investment decisions for acquisition
of radar material resources, and provides the disciplines in the
systems acquisition process to assure that the government obtains
a product that satisfies the military requirement. Provides a core
technical capability for Navy detection radar systems and components
with emphasis on industrial support. Deputy Program Management
services are provided for planning and budgeting, monitoring and
controlling and directing. Acquisition Engineering services provided
are technology management, affordability analyses, and developing
technical data packages. Product Engineering services include affordability
analyses, design and development consulting, modeling and simulation,
test and evaluation, limited manufacturing and reverse engineering.
Maintenance and Repair services include production planning and
control, initial inspection and testing, repair and overhaul.
3.1.Crane Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities and Ranges • NSWC Crane Division, Fallbrook
Detachment, Fallbrook, CA.
• Gendora Lake Test Facility, Sullivan, IN.
• Fleet Sensors Support Facility, Al Manama, Bahrain.
4.0.Dahlgren Division (NATIONAL CAPITAL, GULF COAST,
AND MID-ATLANTIC ZONES) The Dahlgren Division is the U. S. Navy's principal research, development,
and test and evaluation, engineering and Fleet support activities
for surface warfare, surface ship combat systems, ordnance, strategic
systems, amphibious warfare, mines and mine countermeasures, diving,
life support, and damage control systems and special warfare systems.
The Division is comprised of three major sites: Naval Surface Warfare
Center, Dahlgren Laboratory in Dahlgren, VA (National Capital Zone);
NAVSEA NSWC Panama City in Panama City, FL (Gulf Coast Zone); and
the Combat Systems Direction Activity at Dam Neck in Virginia Beach,
VA (Mid-Atlantic Zone). Additional information on the Dahlgren
Division can be located at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/wwwDL/; http://www.ncsc.navy.mil/;
and http://www.navseadn.navy.mil/. Dahlgren Division technical
capabilities are:
Warfare Analyses and Modeling - This capability identifies
strengths and weaknesses of warfare systems in meeting national
objectives; conducts special studies to evaluate the effects of
modifying force structure, targets, or tactics, and provides science
and technology guidance. It provides assistance in developing requirements
and options for future forces; developing and improving weapon
systems; evaluating variations in threat scenarios and impacts
of technologies; and assessing comparative capability versus costs
for Forces, Warfare Mission Areas, and Systems. Mission Planning
and Targeting Systems - This technical capability is specifically
concerned with the development of mission planning and targeting
systems for the tactical and strategic systems noted as well as
with the development and application of technology to meet future
needs. This applies to existing systems, evolving systems and to
needs not previously identified by the Navy or other services.
Sensor Systems RDT&E - Provide for the RDT&E of passive
and active radio frequency (RF) and electro-optic (EO) sensors
for naval warfare systems. This function is full spectrum, including
RDT&E of exploratory, advanced and engineering development
sensors and systems as well as lifetime systems engineering support
and software support agent functions for fielded sensors and sensor
systems. This capability also provides worldwide quick reaction
support to the Fleet to develop new sensors, modify existing sensors
and to develop and evaluate sensor countermeasures in times of
crisis.
Combat and Weapon Control Systems - Specifies and leads the development
and support of combat and
weapon control systems for the Navy’s surface ship Fleet.
Includes analyses, technology development, integration and evaluation,
and testing of combat and weapon control systems. Also includes
all the capabilities, functions, components, and elements required
to develop, systems engineer, test, and support the combat and
weapon control systems from conception through their lifetime as
well as adapting and transitioning new technologies and advanced
capabilities to meet changing requirements.
Engagement Systems RDT&E - Provides RDT&E and acquisition
support for virtually every engagement system (including surface
launched missiles and missile launchers, guns, gun ammunition,
and ship launched decoys) aboard Navy surface ships – from
technology development to shipboard integration. The most important
role is to provide the systems engineering and integration required
to transform a multiplicity of system elements into an effective
warfare system. This process involves the flowdown of requirements
necessary to define the specifications for new weapon systems,
product improvements, and shipboard modifications.
USMC Weaponry Systems RDT&E - Provides the technology base
and conducts RDT&E to develop and demonstrate technologies
to meet the USMC unique weapons responsibility for expeditionary
missions, amphibious warfare, and subsequent operations ashore.
This responsibility includes the design and development of new
systems or components, product improvements enhancing the military
performance of existing systems or components, the neutralizing
of deficiencies in stated requirements, and weapons system acquisition.
Strategic Systems - The mission in strategic systems is technology
advancement, systems engineering, software development, and operational
support for Navy strategic systems. The current Navy strategic
weapons system focus is on the SLBM system, especially in the areas
of weapons control, targeting, and reentry systems. It addresses
all United States and United Kingdom (U.K.) SLBM systems. Development
of SLBM modernization concepts and new system concepts (e.g., SSGN)
is also supported. EW Systems RDT&E - Conduct of full spectrum
RDT&E in EW systems for surface ships and for special purpose
intelligence collection equipment for submarines, aircraft, and
surface ships. This includes the development of new technologies,
such as the application of high power microwave, for application
in surface ship sensor and countermeasures systems; provides for
the transition of new technologies to existing and planned EW suites;
provides acquisition support, technical evaluation and T&E
of systems developed by industry; and develops technologies and
fields systems for special purpose intelligence collection purposes.
Amphibious Warfare Systems - This technical capability includes
the facilities and expertise to develop and support amphibious
warfare systems required by joint Navy and Marine Forces to conduct
expeditionary operations. These systems are deployed on a wide
variety of amphibious platforms such as the LHD, LSD, LHA, LPD
ship classes; strategic sealift ships; and landing craft are utilized.
Amphibious warfare systems include: Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
ship and craft interface systems; command, control, communications
and navigation equipment; decision support systems; targeting sensors;
battlespace information management systems; assault breaching systems;
and ship-to ship and ship-to-shore transport systems for amphibious
warfare. Technology expertise is also provided in the areas of
systems integration and interoperability; command and control;
air cushion vehicles; and battlespace information management.
Special Warfare Systems - This technical capability includes the
facilities and expertise to develop and support the systems and
equipment required by SOF to conduct their missions. Special Operations
generally are accepted as being non-conventional in nature and
clandestine in character. Missions include special mobility operations,
unconventional warfare, coastal and riverine interdiction, beach
and coastal reconnaissance and certain intelligence operations.
These missions require vehicles that may be manned such as the
Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV), remotely operated or autonomous.
Coastal Operations – This technical capability includes the
application of knowledge and technology developed for military
and warfighting arenas to support diverse existing and emerging
civil, commercial, and academic needs. Provides scientific and
technological development support in the broad areas of expeditionary
warfare, joint littoral warfare, counterdrug operations, operations
other than war, coastal and maritime security, and operations in
the coastal arena. Additionally, supporting the arena of joint
expeditionary operations in the littoral environment.
Weapons Systems Safety - Provides analytical, technology base,
systems engineering, product development, and Fleet support expertise
to assess compliance of systems safety and survivability requirements
of Fleet assets, especially surface warfare assets. Defines and
determines effects from shock, blast, fragments, toxic products,
and laser radiation in the life cycle evolution of weapons or combat
systems. Assesses system and item vulnerabilities, including software;
and specifies, designs, and develops means to remove failure modes,
control environments, limit damage, or otherwise reduce possible
loss of combat capability.
Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)- Lead for E3 RDT&E
that assures operational effectiveness of Naval and joint systems
exposed to stressing electromagnetic (EM) environments. Develops
and applies analytical and experimental techniques, facilities,
and instrumentation required in the EM susceptibility and vulnerability
assessment of electronic components, circuits, and systems. Coordinates
and directs programs such as Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation
to Ordnance (HERO), Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel
(HERP), and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)
and Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV) to determine EM effects
on equipment and systems. Investigates specific and generic EM
susceptibility problems and develops, evaluates, and recommends
procedural and hardware changes to ensure successful mission completion.
Manages the Shipboard Electromagnetic Capability Improvement Program
and serves as the E3 Battle Force interoperability electromagnetic
interference (EMI) problem solver for the Navy. Develops and validates
analytical and experimental techniques and tools, including computational
electromagnetics, to predict and assess topside design issues based
on location and performance. Coordinates and directs programs to
achieve integrated topside designs maximizing system performance
in the EM environment for new ships and ship alterations. Provides,
via the Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Program (EMCAP),
processes and guidance for Battle Force frequency management to
the Fleet, anywhere and anytime.
Chemical Biological Warfare (CBW) Defense Systems RDT&E - This
capability covers all aspects of CBW Defense. It provides the technology
base, threat analyses and the full spectrum of engineering expertise
necessary to design and develop the equipment needed to protect
Naval and Joint Services forces afloat or ashore, whether the threat
is chemical or biological.
National Needs - National attention is focused on military participation
in nontraditional missions. The National Needs technical capability
provides robust integration across the spectra of research, development,
analyses, deployable tools and systems to assist the services,
other government agencies, and the civilian sector in supporting
evolving non-traditional missions. It addresses homeland security
initiatives by providing the technical and systems engineering
capability necessary to mitigate the effects of asymmetric threats
on our homeland to include homeland defense and support to civilian
authorities. It supports force protection requirements in the areas
of combating terrorism, physical security, operations security
and personal protective services by developing products to mitigate
hostile actions against DoD personnel, resources, facilities, and
critical information. It includes a commercial and defense critical
infrastructure protection and mission assurance capability by providing
the ability to identify critical infrastructure susceptibilities
and operational dependencies that, if not assured, could adversely
impact mission success or continuity of operations. And from an
asymmetric warfare perspective, it provides operational response
options that fill the gap along the force escalation curve for
the purpose of implementing National policy such as enforcement
of trade sanctions and exclusion zones, maritime intercept operations,
and humanitarian assistance. For example, Dahlgren serves the DoD
at the PEO level in the areas of Counter-Drug Technology, Infrastructure
Assurance, and Special Technology Countermeasures, in addition
to executing PEO-level responsibilities for the Navy in the area
of Operations Other Than War (OOTW).
Battleforce Systems RDT&E and Interoperability - This technical
capability encompasses the analyses, systems engineering, and assessment
of systems at the force warfare or mission level. Included are
integrated systems that provide capability at the force, battle
group, and theater level such as Ballistic Missile Defense. Major
themes running through out include requirements definition, performance
and cost trade studies, force structure assessment, and battlegroup
and force interoperability.
Mine Countermeasure Systems - This technical capability includes
the development and implementation of new technologies to conduct
defensive mine warfare. Defensive mine warfare includes detecting,
identifying, and neutralizing mine threats from deep water through
the surf zone. Detection and identification may use magnetic, acoustic,
and electro-optics as well as other technologies. Neutralization
uses systems ranging from minesweeping to explosive clearance.
Assets used for defensive mine warfare operations include both
dedicated and organic air, surface and sub-surface platforms as
well as remotely controlled and unmanned systems. Included in this
technical capability are the specialized facilities and expertise
needed to exploit the new technologies found in existing and emergent
mine threats and to develop new systems and tactics to counter
those threats.
Mine Systems - This technical capability includes the development
and implementation of new technologies and systems to conduct offensive
mine warfare. Offensive mine warfare includes those people and
facilities necessary for successful and innovative research, design,
development, analyses, modeling, engineering, test, acquisition,
platform integration, as well as Fleet and operational support
for safe, effective, high technology mine systems and sub-systems
including deployment equipment.
Diving Systems - This technical capability encompasses RDT&E,
acquisition support and man-rated In-Service Engineering support
for the Navy's underwater diving life support systems and specialized
equipment as well as support for tri-service diving requirements.
This technical capability is needed for underwater Naval Special
Warfare (NSW), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), USMC Swimmer,
and Salvage Diving for in-theater ship repair, particularly in
areas remote from dry dock and pier facilities. The ability of
divers to conduct reconnaissance, recover ordnance, and repair
damage can be a critical factor in maintaining the operational
status of the deployed task force.
Life Support Systems - This technical capability encompasses full
spectrum support for the Navy's underwater and surface personal
life support systems. In addition, this technical capability adapts
and develops systems and technologies applicable to providing life
support in a wide variety of other extreme environments in which
manned systems are required to operate. This technical capability
includes RDT&E, acquisition support and man-rated In-Service
Engineering for critical Life Support systems and specialized equipment
necessary for manned operations in hazardous environments such
as Damage Control and Firefighting as well as providing protection
and an operational capability in chemical and biological hazard
scenarios.
Product-Oriented Research, Exploratory and Advanced Development
- this technical capability encompasses full spectrum support for:
(a) Structuring a comprehensive Division Science and Technology
(S&T) Program.
(b) Planning and executing independent research and independent
exploratory development (IR/IED) programs. Technically planning
and executing product-oriented technology programs assigned by ONR.
(c) Defining and conducting shallow water and very shallow water
exploratory and advanced development systems programs.
(d) Maintaining awareness of university and commercial technology
by establishing partnering mechanisms and agreements.
(e) Maintaining awareness of foreign technology and act as the
national leader for assigned areas.
(f) Defining and managing involvement in technology reinvestment
project (TRP) and defense
technology conversion initiatives.
(g) Developing state-of-the-art tools, measurement systems and
mathematical methods necessary in the
research and exploratory development process.
(h) Rapidly prototype enabling technologies and transition them
to industry through such processes advanced technology demonstrations
(ATDs).
4.1 Dahlgren Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities and Ranges
Re-entry System Dahlgren Division Detachment, Washington, DC.
Special Operations Command Technical Support Center, Tampa
FL.
Potomac River Test Range, Dahlgren, VA.
Explosive Experimental Area, Pumpkin Neck, VA.
Joint Gulf Test Range.
Coastal Test Range, Panama City, FL
Near-Shore Influence Test Range, Panama City, FL
Naval Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU).
Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC).
5.0.Indian Head Division (NATIONAL CAPITAL ZONE) The Indian Head Division, located in Indian
Head, MD is the U. S. Navy's principal research, development, and
test and evaluation, engineering and Fleet support activity providing
the full spectrum of technical capabilities necessary to rapidly
move any “energetics” product
from concept through production, to operational deployment. Additional
information on the Indian Head Division can be located at http://www.ih.navy.mil).
Indian Head Division technical capabilities are: Missile Propulsion,
Rockets, JATOs, PADs, Gun Ammunition, Underwater Warheads and
Associated Sub-Systems - This technical capability supports the
full life-cycle for Rockets, JATOs, Propellant Actuated Devices
(PADs), Missile Propulsion (Boosters and Rockets), Gun Ammunition,
and Underwater Warheads. The capability includes research, development,
energetic selection and characterization of propulsion and explosive
systems; propellant (i.e. solid, gelled, liquid, etc.) explosive,
and pyrotechnic processing techniques for ordnance; use of thermal,
structural, ballistic, and flight modeling analyses to design
rocket motor cases, nozzles, and igniters; and line, mix, assembly,
test and evaluation of energetic formulations and prototype propulsion
and explosive systems. This technical capability also includes
full life cycle support for underwater warheads, fuzing and initiation
systems, and MicroElectro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) research
and development; this includes target vulnerability (including
foreign systems) assessment; warhead exploratory research and
development; and naval weaponry test and evaluation. Indian Head
Division in-service engineering support includes engineering,
integrated logistics support, maintenance, surveillance, and
technical documentation support for energetic systems as well
as the safety, maintenance and training for the end user.
Energetic Material Research, Development and Manufacturing Technology
- The Indian Head Division provides research, synthesis, development,
and manufacture of specialty energetic chemicals, explosives, components
for explosive systems, solid propellants, gelled propellants, liquid
propellants, ignition materials, and pyrotechnics. In 1995, the
Office of Naval Research (ONR) established the Energetics Manufacturing
Technology Center of Excellence at the Indian Head Division. The
Center interacts with the Navy Acquisition Program Offices, the
PEO’s, and the System Commands to identify and validate pervasive
producibility and affordability issues and coordinates through
the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel, with other service
Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) programs to eliminate duplication
and leverage investments. The MANTECH Program focuses on the development
and technology transfer of new manufacturing technologies and processes
for energetic materials; including manufacturing and producibility
issues unique to energetics. This capability also includes the
application of state of the art equipment and processing techniques
to the development and manufacture of new or existing energetic
materials. The Divisions energetics manufacturing capability allows
for the transition of energetic materials from laboratory bench
scale to low rate initial production (LRIP) quantities. This capability
also provides support for production rate surges and provider of
last resort (for military unique products, products not available
in industry) as required by military emergencies. Cartridge Actuated
Devices (CADs), Cutters, Sounding and Specialty Devices - In 1998
the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office was established at the Indian
Head Division to improve the services’ interoperability,
reduce duplication and costs, optimize resources, and increase
standardization. The Indian Head Division holds the tri-service
charter for RDT&E, engineering, acquisition, manufacturing,
and Fleet support of cartridge actuated devices (CADs) and propellant
actuated devices (PADs). PADs are similar to rocket motors. CADs
perform vital functions such as stores ejection, flare and chaff
deployment, and sequencing functions in aircrew escape and various
weapon systems. The resources required to provide full spectrum
support for these devices are consolidated at the Division. Design,
engineering, and prototype capabilities enable the development
of emerging technologies to transition into operational evaluation
and service use. Integrated manufacturing facilities provide pilot
scale and low rate production with the ability to meet rapid response
and mobilization requirements. Complementing these capabilities
are specialized nondestructive and destructive test facilities
dedicated to CAD/PAD testing. Acquisition engineering and management
functions allow the Indian Head Division to perform the "smart
buyer" role for DoD and FMS customers. This full spectrum
support is rounded out by a comprehensive Fleet support capability
providing integrated logistics support, maintenance engineering,
and training of Fleet per-sonnel. This capability spans the entire
life cycle of CAD (and similar devices) activity from: R&D
to Fleet support of aircraft, missile and target subsystems (e.g.
aircrew escape, stores or bomb racks, ECM, fire extinguishers,
and missile flight components).
Weapon Simulators, Trainers, Training, Test and Diagnostic Equipment
- Weapons simulation and emulation is a mission critical function
for the Navy because the products are required for certification
of weapons systems to fire live ordnance and they provide a safe
and cost effective way of keeping personnel trained and ready.
The Indian Head Division’s weapon and missile simulators,
trainer, training, and test and diagnostic equipment technical
capability has successfully evolved over a 35 year period. This
capability was consolidated at Indian Head
Division primarily because weapon and missile simulators and certification
test equipment designed and manufactured by system prime contractors
were proprietary products that were missile or weapons system specific,
expensive to procure, difficult to maintain and incorporated no
common simulation approach or no common hardware architecture.
Because simulators and certification test equipment are procured
in limited quantities, which are not profitable for industry to
design and fabricate, the Division is frequently called upon as
the source of last resort.
Energetic Safety, Environmental Technology, Logistics, and PHS&T
- The growing concern for explosive safety and the environment
compliance places constraints on the research, development, manufacture,
and use of hazardous materials in energetics. The nature of the
energetics work performed at the Indian Head Division provides
a natural link to the explosives safety; logistics; packaging,
handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T); and environmental
issues surrounding energetic materials and ordnance. The Naval
Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) including the Ordnance
Environmental Support Office (OESO) utilizes Indian Head Divisions
expertise for environmental, explosives safety and ordnance safety
issues. In recent years this capability has expanded to include
Environmental and PHS&T Research and Development activities.
As a result, the Indian Head Division has stayed ahead of the technology
curve required to ensure safe and environmentally compliant energetic
materials processing and support, in line with current standards.
5.2.Indian Head Detachments, Remote Offices, Activities
and Ranges
Naval Packaging Handling, Storage and Transportation Center,
Earle, NJ
Strategic Systems, Seal Beach Detachment, Seal Beach, CA.
6.0.Port Hueneme Division (SOUTHWEST ZONE) The Port Hueneme Division, located in Port
Hueneme, CA has the mission of providing T&E, In-Service Engineering (ISE), and
ILS for Surface Warfare Combat Systems and Subsystems, Unique
Equipments, and Related Expendable Ordnance of the Navy Surface
Fleet. The Port Hueneme Division is the U.S. Navy's best, fully
integrated, acquisition and Fleet support organization providing
for combat and weapon systems installed in the U.S. Navy surface
Fleet, USCG Fleet, and many foreign Navy fleets. These weapon
systems include the AEGIS Combat Systems, Ship Defense Systems,
Ship Missile Systems, Vertical and Guided Missile Launching Systems,
Gun Weapon Systems and UNREP. Whether testing equipment that
includes Cold War-era weapons and high-tech Tomahawk cruise missiles
fired in the Persian Gulf, or working to enhance future capabilities
for the Navy, the Divisions mission is to ensure that warfare
systems operate safely for the Fleet Sailors and are effective
in hitting their mark. Additional information on the Port Hueneme
Division can be located at http://www.phdnswc.navy.mil/). Port
Hueneme Division technical capabilities are: Theater Warfare
and Battleforce Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE,
T&E and ILS at the Theater Warfare and Battleforce Level.
Provide systems engineeringand analyses in support of integration
of sensors, control systems and weapons used to provide battleforce,
theater and area defense from surface ships, including joint
interoperability. Ensure integration, interoperability, and effectiveness
of battleforce warfare systems through the assignment of Battleforce
Action Teams. Provide logistics support for shipboard system
elements as well as test and evaluation of advanced systems and
upgrades to current systems. Develop Joint Capabilities and Limitations
documents and provide inputs to tactics development.
Surface Combat Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E
and ILS of Combat Systems during all phases of the system life
cycle. Develop system requirements & specifications. Provide
Systems Engineering and analyses to support the full integration
of combat system elements. Analyze Fleet combat system integration
problems and failures to provide engineering and logistic solutions.
Plan, manage, and conduct test and evaluation throughout life cycle.
Develop Capabilities and Limitations documents and provide inputs
to tactics development. Develop and conduct combat system level
tests. Conduct Combat System Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQTs)
during which the entire combat system, support elements, and personnel
are assessed.
Surface Weapon Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E,
and ILS throughout the entire life cycle of weapon systems. Provide
input to the design and development of new weapons systems; assume
design agent for out of production systems. Plan manage and conduct
test and evaluation throughout life cycle. Analyze Fleet problems
and failures to provide engineering and logistic solutions. Provide
a full array of logistics services to the Fleet. Inspect, Test
and Certify weapons systems. Train and certify personnel. Develop,
maintain, test, certify, and distribute tactical and support software.
Ensure safety, effectiveness and affordability of operational weapons
systems. Develop maintain, test, certify ,and distribute tactical
software.
UNREP Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E, and
ILS throughout the entire life cycle of UNREP systems. Develop
system specifications and requirements for future systems. Includes
design and development of advanced UNREP systems. Provide installation
and modernization of UNREP machinery and equipment. Provide shipboard
technical support, analyze Fleet problems and failures, and produce
engineering and logistics solutions.
Surface Gun Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E,
and ILS throughout the entire life cycle of major and minor caliber
gun systems and decoy launching systems. Provides support for design
and development of advanced gun systems. Ensure safety and operational
readiness is maintained and that the systems are managed efficiently
and effectively. Develop system documentation and procedures, maintain
computer programs, and certify gun systems. Analyze Fleet problems
and failures to produce engineering and logistics solutions.
Surface Missile Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E,
and ILS throughout the entire missile life cycle. Ensure missile
safety and operational readiness are sustained at the required
levels, and that missile systems are managed efficiently and effectively.
This technical capability spans elements of requirements and performance
effectiveness, ground testing and test systems, flight test, safe
missile handling, transportation and storage ashore, and onboard
transit ships and combatants.
Surface Launcher Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE, T&E,
and ILS throughout the entire
launching system life cycle. Ensure safety and operational readiness
is maintained and that the systems are managed efficiently and
effectively. Develop requirements, system specifications and procedures,
computer programs and procedures. Certify launching systems and
personnel to enable systems and crews to operate safely and effectively.
Analyze Fleet problems and failures to produce engineering and
logistics solutions.
Surface Ship Sensor Systems ISE, T&E, and ILS - Provide ISE,
T&E, and ILS throughout the entire sensor system life cycle.
Ensure safety and operational readiness is maintained and that
the systems are efficient and effective. Develop system documentation
and procedures, remote monitoring, maintenance plans, computer
programs and procedures. Analyze Fleet performance and identify
issues to produce engineering and logistics solutions.
6.1 Port Hueneme Division Detachments, Remote Offices,
Other Supported Activities and Ranges
NAVSEA Port Hueneme San Diego Detachment, San Diego, CA.
NAVSEA Port Hueneme White Sands Detachment, White Sands, NM.
NAVSEA Port Hueneme Louisville Detachment, Louisville, KY.
NAVSEA Port Hueneme Virginia Beach Detachment, Virginia Beach,
VA
B. NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER (NUWC) The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is the Navy's full-spectrum
research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and Fleet
support center for submarines, autonomous underwater systems,
and offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with undersea
warfare. NUWC is headquartered in Rhode Island, and has two major
subordinate activities -- Division Newport and Division Keyport.
NUWC leadership areas consist of:
• Undersea Warfare Modeling and Analyses.
• Submarine Combat and Combat Control Systems.
• Surface Ship and Submarine SONAR Systems.
• Submarine Electronic Warfare.
• Submarine Unique On-Board Communication Systems and Communication Nodes
• Undersea Ranges.
• Submarine Electromagnetic, Electro-Optic and Nonacoustic-Effects Reconnaissance,
Search and Tracking Systems • Undersea Vehicle Active & Passive Signatures
(Except HM&E).
• Submarine Vulnerability and Survivability (Except HM&E).
• Torpedoes and Torpedo Countermeasures.
1.0.Newport Division (NORTHEAST ZONE) The Newport Division, located in Newport, RI is the U. S. Navy's
principal research, development, and test and
evaluation, engineering and Fleet support activity providing the
technical foundation that enables the
conceptualization, research, development, fielding, modernization,
and maintenance of systems that ensure the U.S. Navy's Undersea
Superiority (Additional information on the Newport Division can
be found at
http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/). The Newport Division has the responsibility
for the full life cycle of submarine
and undersea warfare systems encompassing:
• Research and Development.
• Prototyping.
• Systems Development.
• Acquisition and Production Support.
• Testing and Evaluation.
• Fleet Support.
• Partnering with Industry and Academia.
• USW Analyses.
The Newport Division has leadership in the following submarine
and surface ship systems:
• Submarine leadership areas include - ElectroOptic Systems; Electromagnetic
Systems; SONAR Systems; SONAR Countermeasures; Torpedoes; Torpedo Countermeasures;
Weapon and Countermeasure Launcher Systems; Tactical Missiles Integration;
Non-Acoustic Effects Systems; Undersea Warfare Modeling and Analyses; Survivability
Systems (e.g., Mine Avoidance SONARs); Tactical Undersea Ranges; Undersea Vehicles
(Unmanned Undersea Vehicles and Targets); Combat Systems; Combat Control Systems;
Onboard Communication Systems and Nodes; and Electronic Warfare Systems.
• Surface Ship leadership areas include - Tactical Warfare Systems for
Surface Ship Undersea Warfare;
Torpedo Countermeasures; Torpedo Launcher Systems; Countermeasure
Launcher Systems; Torpedoes;
Undersea Vehicles (Unmanned Undersea Vehicles and Targets); Tactical
Undersea Ranges; Undersea Warfare Combat Systems; Undersea Warfare
Modeling and Analyses; Mine Avoidance SONAR Systems; Hull-Mounted
and Towed SONAR Arrays (Sources and Receivers); SONAR Systems.
The Newport Division has the following major focus areas:
(a) Torpedoes, Targets, Countermeasures, Undersea Vehicles
A representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Conducting product-oriented research, exploratory and advanced development
• Performing environmental acoustics characterization and modeling, and
research, development
and engineering for new systems and hardware and software upgrades
for shallow water and arctic
operating areas.
• Performing USW modeling and analyses.
• Conducting technical exploitation of foreign systems.
• Developing and engineering new systems and hardware and software upgrades.
• Performing test and evaluation during research, development, acquisition,
and follow-on testing.
• Developing essential land-based facilities to support system research,
development, acquisition and
follow-on testing.
• Conducting all high energy system and component RDT&E and follow-on
testing.
• Acting as the Technical Direction Agent (TDA) or Design Agent (DA).
• Assuming technical responsibility for prime contractors.
• Developing system technical specifications.
• Providing TDA or DA support to the PEO or Program Management Office
(PMO) Source Selection
Evaluation Board (SSEB) process by conducting technical evaluations
of contractor proposals for
developmental systems.
• Supporting warfare system integration.
• Conducting design reviews.
• Formulating and conducting development testing including critical item
test and system hardware
and software IV&V.
• Conducting technical progress reviews and identify and define recommended
corrections to
engineering problems during development.
• Conducting system design certification and integration.
• Developing the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
• Planning and executing Technical Evaluations (TECHEVALs), recommending
readiness for
Operational Evaluations (OPEVALs).
• Defining, developing and managing system hardware and software baselines.
• Developing production test requirements.
• Providing production support for systems or modifications in production.
• Performing as the Software Support Activity (SSA) for torpedoes and
associated automated test equipment
• Managing Fleet and contractor failure review and corrective action process.
• Conducting Logistics Support Analysis (LSA).
• Providing ILS planning and management.
• Evaluating vendor performance against specifications.
• Designing, developing and providing Fleet support for automatic test
equipment
• Making technical recommendations for all milestone decisions.
• Providing technical support for FMS consistent with above roles.
(b) Ranges A representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Developing and improving Naval undersea range system, including Major
Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) range facilities.
• Providing Range support for RDT&E on Atlantic ranges.
• Acting as the National project officer for underwater range technology
data exchange agreement.
• Managing and operating the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center
(AUTEC) (an MRTFB
Facility).
(c) Submarine SONAR and Combat Systems, Surface Ship SONAR ASW
Systems, and Arctic
Program Coordination A representative sample of the Newport Division
responsibilities and capabilities in this area are:
• Conducting product-oriented research, exploratory and advanced development.
• Performing environmental acoustics characterization and modeling, and
research, development and engineering for new systems and hardware and software
upgrades for shallow water and Arctic operating areas.
• Conducting USW modeling and analyses.
• Conducting technical exploitation of foreign systems.
• Developing and engineering for new systems and upgrades.
• Performing T&E during research, development, acquisition, and follow
on-testing.
• Developing essential land-based facilities to support system research,
development, acquisition and follow-on testing.
• Acting as the TDA or DA (smart buyer).
• Taking technical responsibility with prime contractors.
• Developing system technical specifications.
• Providing TDA or DA support to the PEO or PMO SSEB process by conducting
technical evaluations of contractor proposals for development systems.
• Supporting warfare system integration.
• Conducting design reviews.
• Formulating and conducting development testing including critical item
test and system IV&V.
• Conducting technical progress reviews and identify or define recommended
corrections to
engineering problems during development.
• Conducting system design certification and integration.
• Developing the TEMP.
• Planning and executing TECHEVAL, recommending readiness for OPEVAL.
• Developing and maintaining computer programs and hardware.
• Developing production test requirements.
• Conducting Fleet liaison and Fleet support.
• Developing trainers and training material for assigned systems.
• Conducting LSA and maintenance planning.
• Performing CM.
• Providing test equipment support.
• Performing System installation, checkout and Fleet introduction.
• Making technical recommendations for all milestone decisions.
• Providing technical support for FMS consistent with above roles.
• Managing the Center's Combat System Tests and Certification programs,
manage the T&E ranges under the cognizance of NAVSEA, advise NAVSEA on
the development of individual ship T&E programs, and identifying and prioritizing
the major support resource needs such as range improvements and target requirements
for ships and shipboard systems T&E.
(d) Operational Testing
A representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Conducting ship ASW systems testing (e.g. Fleet Operational Readiness
Accuracy Check Site(FORACS), CSSQT, Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation
(SESE), Weapons Safety Assistance Team (WSAT) for Atlantic ranges.
• Performing all WSAT TDA functions for submarines and surface ships.
• Conducting early operational assessments (EOAs) for COMOPTEVFOR as trusted
agent for assigned submarine and USW systems.
• Planning and executing Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E)
for assigned systems.
(e) Tactical Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), Submarine Communications,
Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro-Optical Systems (Periscopes),
Nonacoustic Effects, Submarine-Launched Tactical Missile Systems,
Weapon and Countermeasure Launcher Systems
A representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Conducting product-oriented research, exploratory and advanced development.
• Performing environmental acoustics characterization and modeling, and
research, development and engineering for new systems and hardware and software
upgrades for shallow water and arctic operating areas.
• Performing USW modeling and analyses.
• Conducting technical exploitation of foreign systems.
• Developing and engineering new systems and hardware and software upgrades.
• Performing test and evaluation during research, development, acquisition,
and follow-on testing.
• Developing essential land-based facilities to support system research,
development, acquisition and follow-on testing.
• Conducting all high energy system and component RDT&E and follow-on
testing.
• Acting as the TDA or DA.
• Assuming technical responsibility for prime contractors.
• Developing system technical specifications.
• Providing TDA or DA support to the PEO or PMO SSEB process by conducting
technical
evaluations of contractor proposals for developmental systems.
• Supporting warfare system integration.
• Conducting design reviews.
• Formulating and conducting development testing including critical item
test and system hardware
and software IV&V.
• Conducting technical progress reviews and identify and define recommended
corrections to engineering problems during development.
• Conducting system design certification and integration.
• Developing the TEMP.
• Planning and executing TECHEVAL, recommending readiness for OPEVAL.
• Defining, developing and managing system hardware and software baselines.
• Developing production test requirements.
• Providing production support for systems or modifications in production.
• Performing as the SSA for torpedoes and associated automated test equipment.
• Managing Fleet and contractor failure review and corrective action process.
• Conducting LSA.
• Providing ILS planning and management.
• Evaluating vendor performance against specifications.
• Designing, developing and providing Fleet support for automatic test
equipment.
• Making technical recommendations for all milestone decisions.
• Providing technical support for FMS consistent with above roles.
(f) Product-Oriented Research, Exploratory and Advanced Development A
representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Structuring a comprehensive Center Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
• Planning and executing independent research and independent exploratory
development (IR/IED)
programs.
• Technically planning and executing product-oriented technology programs
assigned by ONR.
• Defining and conducting shallow water and Arctic research, exploratory
and advanced development environmental and system programs.
• Supporting coordination of PEO and systems commands technology needs
and S&T guidance with joint mission area (JMA) assessment process.
• Maintaining awareness of university and commercial technology by establishing
partnering mechanisms and agreements.
• Maintaining awareness of foreign technology and act as the national
leader for assigned areas.
• Defining and managing involvement in technology reinvestment project
(TRP) and defense technology conversion initiatives.
• Developing state-of-the-art tools, measurement systems and mathematical
methods necessary in the research and exploratory development process.
• Rapidly prototype enabling technologies and transition them to industry
through such processes as advanced technology demonstrations (ATDs).
(g) Undersea Warfare (USW) Modeling and Analyses A representative sample of the Newport Division responsibilities
and capabilities in this area are:
• Supporting JMA assessments.
• Assessing the impact of current and projected technologically feasible
threat intelligence data to
identify trends and shortfalls.
• Assessing advanced concepts or enabling technologies and support program
formulation with
infrastructure, cost, risk and performance assessments.
• Quantifying and recommending required ship and USW system characteristics.
• Conducting the AOA and supporting engineering tradeoff studies.
• Quantifying and recommending operational goals and thresholds for program
baseline and TEMP
documentation and augment developmental test and evaluation (DT&E)
and operational test and
evaluation (OT&E) testing through simulation.
• Assessing near-term alternatives addressing urgent Fleet needs.
• Conducting technical and vulnerability assessment for assigned USW programs.
• Supporting generation of Fleet guidelines, tactics, and tactical decision
aids.
• Managing field team program office.
• Managing the intelligence program office and special intelligence and
special compartmented intelligence (SI/SCI) billets and spaces.
• Developing and maintaining credible family of validated submarine and
USW simulations and supporting data bases.
• Providing synthetic environments in a distributed network of hardware-in-the-loop
and man-in-the-loop facilities which support the product's life cycle and allow
interaction with simulated or live forces.
1.1 Newport Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities and Ranges
Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), Norfolk,
VA.
Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), Mayport,
FL.
Seneca Lake SONAR Test Facility, Dresden, NY.
Dodge Pond Acoustic Measurement Facility, CT.
NUWC Detachment AUTEC, The Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation
Center, Andros Island,
Bahamas
Towed Array Test and Evaluation Facility (TATEF), West Palm
Beach, FL.
2.0 Keyport Division (NORTHWEST ZONE) The Keyport Division, located in Keyport, WA (Navy Region West)
supports the mission of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center by
providing test and evaluation, in-service engineering, maintenance
and repair, fleet support, and industrial base support for undersea
weapons systems, countermeasures and sonar systems. Additional
information on the Keyport Division can be found at http://www-keyport.kpt.nuwc.navy.mil/).
Integral to thismission is making Fleet USW systems, countermeasures,
and SONAR system dependable by ensuring they are: Proven through
Test, Training and Evaluation; Available through Life-Cycle Systems
Supportability; and Sustained through Fleet Material Readiness.
• Test, Training, and Evaluation and Operational Assessment: Principal
provider of full spectrum Undersea Warfare (USW) TT&E and Operational Assessment
services including test, training, and evaluation planning; test and training
conduct; providing real-time, wide-area ranges and ranging alternatives; environmental
testing and failure analysis; and analysis and evaluation of systems in both
surrogate and real war-fighting environments. Manager of Pacific Fleet ASW Test,
Training and Readiness Programs. Manager of Northwest Undersea Ranges. Trusted
Agent for Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force.
• Fleet Material Readiness (FMR): - Principal provider of Fleet material
support, modernization, and industrial technology, including preventive and
corrective maintenance of undersea vehicles. Perform modernization and upgrade
of components in these products, focuses on improving performance, reducing
required maintenance and reducing testing required for new product acceptance.
Exploit leading-edge industrial technology and custom engineering to support
the R&D community in prototype development and testing. Resident NAVSEA
Product Area Director for USW Fleet Material Readiness.
• Integrated Warfare Systems Supportability: Provides in-service engineering
(ISE) and human and systems integration (HIS) support engineering services.
Develops and employs software, integrated hardware, and knowledge management
tools to create a more efficient and effective training and troubleshooting
environment for the sailor. Manages and deploys configuration management and
configuration status accounting services in a data environment integrated with
Fleet users. Provides obsolescence prediction, management, and mitigation analysis
and engineering services. Through integrated product teaming with unique depot
level skills base, performs reverse engineering, redesign, and COTS insertion
services for troubled electronic legacy systems and COTS systems. Manages and
provides solutions to COTS related obsolescence through upgrade/replacement
or system life-cycle analysis, design, prototyping and production support.
Applies specialized COTS obsolescence knowledge by integrating acquisition
logistics and life cycle cost trade-offs into RDT&E and production phases
of a system. Assists Fleet Commanders in material movement and planning,
and provides critical link between Fleet and the shore infrastructure.
2.1 Keyport Division Detachments, Remote Offices, Other
Supported Activities and Ranges
NUWC Detachment, San Diego, CA.
NUWC Detachment, Lualualei, HI.
NUWC Detachment, Hawthorne, NV.
National UUV Test and Evaluation Center (NUTEC), Keyport, WA.
Fleet Test Range, Nanoose, BC Canada.
3D Tracking Range, Dabob Bay, WA.
Shallow Water Range, Quinault, WA.
Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), Ediz
Hook WA.
Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), San
Diego, CA.
Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), Hawaii.
Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS), Hawaii.
Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS), AUTEC.
Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS), San
Clemente, CA.
Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS), NATO.
Other Activities Supported include NAVAIR, Naval Supply Systems
Command (NAVSUP), Supervisor of
Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP), SPAWAR, COMOPTEVFOR,
ONR, Office of Naval
